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See how Illinois celebrated Andrej Stojakovic’s career milestone

In Illinois’ 10-point win over Minnesota on Saturday, junior guard Andrej Stojakovic recorded a significant milestone: his 1,000th career point. And that meant there had to be a postgame celebration. Brad Underwood was asked about the water bottle celebration after the game, and he said Tomislav Ivisic was behind the fun. No shock there for […]

From The Champaign Room | 16 days ago | 0 reads

Maryland 96, Penn State 73: Rock Bottom, Again

Penn State fell 96-73 to Maryland on Sunday to fall to 0-7 in Big Ten play. Atrocious perimeter defense and rebounding put the Lions in a hole they could not climb out of. David Coit nearly set a Maryland single-game record with 43 points. Both teams started red-hot offensively, each shooting 75% at the first […]

From Black Shoe Diaries | 16 days ago | 0 reads

UCF Knights Unable to Pull off Upset Against #1 Arizona, 84-77

Senior Themus Fulks kept UCF (14-3, 3-2 Big 12) competitive with a career-high 30 points, but the rest of the Knights shot a combined 33% from the field en route to an 84-77 loss to the #1 Arizona Wildcats in Saturday’s game at home. The Wildcats’ offensive production was more distributed than the Knights, with […]

From Black & Gold Banneret | 16 days ago | 1 read

Happy Game Day! Case Keenum’s Words of Advice, Players to Watch, Bregman, and Other Bears Bullets

My friend Adam posted this and it immediately got me hyped for today’s Bears-Rams NFC Divisional Round game: Who needs coffee when that exists? The vibes are excellent around town. I’m loving every head nod I exchange with someone wearing Bears gear. It has been fun to talk football with random people in bars, on L-train platforms, in a ride share after a late night, and here online. This city gets electric when Chicago’s football team is in the playoffs. And I hope everyo...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 16 days ago | 0 reads

Game thread: Maryland men’s basketball vs. Penn State

Maryland men’s basketball is back at Xfinity Center after five days of rest, taking on Penn State — its partner at the bottom of the Big Ten standings. Tip-off is scheduled for noon. This is your space for thoughts, observations or whatever you would like to share, but please be respectful.

From Testudo Times | 16 days ago | 0 reads

How to watch No. 19 Iowa State at Oklahoma State

Who: No. 19 Iowa State (14-4, 2-4 Big 12) at Oklahoma State (15-4, 4-2 Big 12) Where: Gallagher-Iba Arena – Stillwater, Okla. When: Wednesday, January 18, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. CT Watch: FOX (PxP: Connor Onion, Analyst: Madison Hock) Listen: Cyclone Radio Network (PxP: Noah Wolf, Analyst: Jamie Steyer Johnson)

From Wide Right & Natty Lite | 16 days ago | 0 reads

Flames Rumor: 1 Team Has Been Given Permission to Talk Extension With Rasmus Andersson

The Rasmus Andersson Saga in Calgary is close to coming to an end. According to insider Elliotte Friedman , the Calgary Flames have reached out to teams around the NHL, and asked for everyone's most serious offer. And after that process, one team has risen to the top. Friedman has named the undoubted frontrunner in the trade sweepstakes, citing the Boston Bruins, who have been given the go-ahead to work out an extension with the veteran defenseman:  I believe they are the only team that h...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 16 days ago | 0 reads

Men’s Basketball: TCU falls 82–79 to Utah for fourth straight loss

Although the TCU Horned Frogs lost by just three points, it may have been their ugliest defeat of the season, even more discouraging than their season-opening loss to New Orleans. The Utah Utes, widely regarded as the Big 12’s weakest team, handed TCU an 82–79 wire-to-wire loss. The contest began in disastrous fashion for the […]

From Frogs O' War | 16 days ago | 4 reads

YAY HOOPS (?): Penn State vs. Maryland Open Thread

Penn State men’s basketball is still in search of its first conference win. Luckily for the Nittany Lions, Maryland is sitting dead last in the Big Ten standings. If there ever were a time for a win, it would be now. The matchup is set to tip off at noon from College Park and be […]

From Black Shoe Diaries | 16 days ago | 0 reads

Three Takeaways from UNC’s loss to Cal

Thanks goodness the Tar Heels are leaving the West Coast. The expansion out to California has not been a good one for the two revenue athletic programs at UNC. Carolina lost their late night trip to Cal on the football side a couple months ago, and the basketball team is currently 1-3 against the schools […]

From Tar Heel Blog | 16 days ago | 0 reads

Patriots X-factors against the Texans in NFL divisional playoffs

The New England Patriots may have a successful postseason history against the Houston Texans, but it will not matter come Sunday. These are not your dad’s (or your younger self’s) Patriots, and these are certainly not the same Texans that were blown out in each of their previous playoff trips to Gillette Stadium. With what […]

From Pats Pulpit | 16 days ago | 2 reads

ACC Roundup – UNC’s Lost Weekend

In Saturday’s ACC Action, Virginia slipped by SMU 72-68, Louisville hammered Pitt 100-59, Clemson dispatched Miami 69-59, Virginia Tech took down Notre Dame 89-76, Georgia Tech surprised NC State 78-74, BC knocked off Syracuse in overtime 81-73 and Wake Forest survived Florida State 69-68. Oh, and Cal slapped UNC around for most of the game […]

From Duke Basketball Report | 16 days ago | 0 reads

Daniel Sturridge says 5-time Premier League winner would be the ‘perfect partner’ for Virgil van Dijk

Former Liverpool forward believes one legendary defender in particular would have been an ideal partner for . Dutch captain Van Dijk signed for Liverpool in a deal worth around £75 million from fellow Premier League club Southampton in January of 2018. He made his debut for the Reds against local-rivals just days later, scoring the […] The post Daniel Sturridge says 5-time Premier League winner would be the ‘perfect partner’ for Virgil van Dijk appeared first on Paisley Gates .

From Paisley Gates | 16 days ago | 1 read

Away Day: A road trip playlist for Ohio State’s trip to New Jersey

When Land-Grant Holy Land goes on the road to cover Ohio State women’s basketball, it is more than likely behind the wheel of a nearly 17-year old internal combustion engine. “The Toaster,” as the car is aptly named, will be at The Coretta Scott King Classic, along with SBNation’s home for Ohio State athletics. Normally, […]

From Land-Grant Holy Land | 16 days ago | 0 reads

Are Ole Miss, Louisville and Oklahoma ready for reveal-all conference contests?

Does conference play reveal all? It certainly seems so, as women’s college basketball’s unbeatens have cracked in the crucible of conference play. When the calendar turned to 2026, there were 11 Division 1 teams with perfect records. After No. 17 Texas Tech lost to Kansas State at home on Saturday afternoon, there are now just […]

From Swish Appeal | 16 days ago | 0 reads

Kyle Singler Update And It’s Not Good

A while back, probably in 2009 if memory serves, we got a tour of Duke’s practice facility. It was really nice in so many ways, highly impressive. When we got to the court, there was a guy putting up shots we didn’t recognize at first, but it was Kyle Singler. He was radically thinner than […]

From Duke Basketball Report | 16 days ago | 1 read

Top 25 College Basketball Picks and Best Bets: January 18

The Arizona State Sun Devils versus the Houston Cougars is the only game on Sunday’s college basketball slate that includes a ranked team in play. How to Bet on Top 25 Games Top 25 Action for January 18 Arizona State Sun Devils at No. 7 Houston Cougars Time: 6:30 p.m. ET Date: Sunday, January 18 Prediction: Houston 81, Arizona State 68 Best College Basketball Promo Codes

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 16 days ago | 0 reads

Long Beach State vs CSU Fullerton Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 22

Big West play features the Long Beach State Beach (2-15) at home against the CSU Fullerton Titans (9-9) on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. Long Beach State vs. CSU Fullerton NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Long Beach, California Venue: Walter Pyramid Last Game For Each Team Long Beach State enters this contest after a 62-61 win versus CSU Northridge. The Beach’s leading scorer was Khylee-Jade Pepe, who ended the game...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 16 days ago | 1 read

Oregon State vs Gonzaga Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 22

The Gonzaga Bulldogs (14-6) will look to extend a three-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the Oregon State Beavers (14-6) on January 22, 2026 at Gill Coliseum. Oregon State vs. Gonzaga NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Corvallis, Oregon Venue: Gill Coliseum Last Game For Each Team Last time out, Oregon State picked up a 69-68 win versus Pepperdine. The Beavers were led by Jenna Villa, who finished with 25 point...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 16 days ago | 3 reads

CSU Bakersfield vs Hawaii Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 22

The Hawaii Rainbow Wahine (8-9) hope to break a three-game road losing streak when they visit the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (6-12) on January 22, 2026. CSU Bakersfield vs. Hawaii NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 Time: 9:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Bakersfield, California Venue: Icardo Center Last Game For Each Team Last time out, CSU Bakersfield fell short of victory by a final score of 84-66 versus UCSD. The Roadrunners were led by Marley Langi’s 17 points...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 16 days ago | 0 reads

Loyola Marymount vs Portland Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 22

The Loyola Marymount Lions (11-7) will attempt to continue a three-game winning streak when they host the Portland Pilots (11-8) on January 22, 2026 at Gersten Pavilion. Loyola Marymount vs. Portland NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Los Angeles, California Venue: Gersten Pavilion Last Game For Each Team Loyola Marymount earned a 74-54 win versus Pacific last time out. The squad was led by Andjela Matic’s 15 points and three st...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 16 days ago | 1 read

Cal Poly vs UCSB Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 22

The Cal Poly Mustangs (3-14) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they host the UCSB Gauchos (13-3) on January 22, 2026 at Robert A. Mott Athletics Center. Cal Poly vs. UCSB NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 Time: 10 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: San Luis Obispo, California Venue: Robert A. Mott Athletics Center Last Game For Each Team In their last game, Cal Poly took a loss by a final score of 86-46 versus Hawaii. The Mustangs were led by Vanessa...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 16 days ago | 0 reads